After being sexually assaulted, a woman is brought to the emergency department by a friend. The patient is confused and has a large laceration and ecchymosis above the left eye. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Ask the patient to describe what occurred during the assault.
B) Assist the patient in removing her clothing.
C) Contact the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) .
D) Assess the patient's neurologic status.
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